Trying to manage food allergies, for yourself or your child, can be overwhelming.
If you’re struggling with a food allergy or sensitivity and feeling sick after you eat, you may be eliminating foods from your diet in an attempt to figure out what could be causing your symptoms. Eliminating all these foods from your diet often cause further issues and malnutrition.
When you’re introducing foods to your baby, it’s important to use a preventative approach so you’re minimizing your child’s risk of developing food allergies.
We help children and adults with the following:
See a full list of specialized food allergies here.
This is a crucial distinction that affects how you manage your symptoms and safety. Our BC Dietitians help you understand the difference between true food allergies (which involve the immune system and can be life-threatening) and food intolerances (which cause digestive discomfort but aren’t dangerous). We guide you through the proper testing and evaluation process with your medical team to get an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment plan.
Identifying trigger foods requires a systematic approach to ensure your safety and accuracy. Our food allergy specialists help you work with your doctor to determine whether you need allergy testing, and guide you through safe elimination and reintroduction protocols when appropriate. We never recommend self-diagnosing or eliminating foods without proper supervision, especially when allergies are suspected.
Current guidelines recommend early introduction of allergenic foods to potentially prevent allergies, but this can feel scary for parents. Our pediatric specialists provide evidence-based guidance on when and how to introduce common allergens like peanuts, eggs, and dairy. We help you understand the latest research and work with your pediatrician to create a safe introduction plan that’s right for your family’s situation.
Managing food allergies in social settings requires planning and confidence. Our BC Dietitians provide practical strategies for dining out safely, communicating your needs to restaurants, reading labels effectively, and handling social situations without feeling isolated. We help you develop the skills to advocate for your safety while still enjoying social experiences around food.
Browse local dietitians with expertise in nutrition for people with food allergies. Each profile includes their specific areas of focus, location, and booking information.
All allergy testing has to be done through your doctor and/or allergist. Allergy testing is mostly available for IgE allergies through skin prick testing and/or blood test. The results are taken into consideration with your symptoms to provide an accurate diagnosis. Please note that there are many allergy testing available on the market that are unvalidated and are not accurate.
Private practice dietitians are not covered by MSP. However, many extended health benefit plans and insurance providers will cover a portion or all of the services provided by a Registered Dietitian (RD). Please confirm with your plan provider your maximum yearly and visit allowance.
Registered dietitians are authorized medical practitioners recognized by the Canada Revenue Agency.
If you pay out of pocket for your dietitian services, you can claim these expenses as medical expense for tax credit purposes.
A doctor’s referral is not necessary to book in with a BC Dietitian. While a referral is not needed to start your journey with us, we do appreciate connecting with your healthcare provider to coordinate care and provide a holistic and comprehensive care plan.
Food allergy dietitians typically have clinical experience working in allergy clinic that treat patients with diagnosed food allergies. These RDs will also partake in continuing education to stay current with the latest research, treatment guidelines, and best practices in food allergy management.
A food allergy dietitian can help you with the following :
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We make it easy for your to find a specialized food allergy dietitian in BC.
Check out the dietitians listed on this page (or jump here), click on their profiles to read more about their qualifications, experience, and services.
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